

WarRoom Battleground EP 794: Future Shock: Massive Data Breach, OpenAI Surveillance, and the Quantum Apocalypse
Jun 21, 2025
Brian Kennedy, a missile defense and national security expert, and Joe Allen, a technology and culture commentator, dive into the pressing issues of our time. They discuss the alarming implications of a recent massive data breach and the societal impact of AI surveillance. The episode highlights geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran and China's ambitions, while cautioning against foreign control of U.S. farmland. The conversation shines a light on the dark realities of AI and quantum computing, emphasizing the urgent need for data privacy protections.
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Iran’s Possible Nuclear Capability
- Brian Kennedy detailed how Iran might already possess nuclear weapons acquired or developed with help from North Korea, Russia, and China.
- He described a potential EMP attack scenario using a freighter-launched missile targeting the US electric grid.
Israel’s Urgency vs Trump’s Diplomacy
- Israel's calculation to strike Iran relies on the view that Iran's unstable regime might use nuclear weapons against them.
- Steve Bannon emphasized the urgency created by Netanyahu, but Trump prefers diplomatic solutions to avoid an Iraq-style war.
Regime Change Needs Internal Uprising
- Regime change imposed from the outside often fails, as seen in Iraq's history with the Iraqi National Congress.
- Sustainable change requires internal uprising supported by external allies, not top-down foreign intervention.